1/2 and 3/8
equivalent
1/2 = 4/8
so 4/8 is greater than 3/8
Answer
5 1/2 is bigger than 5 3/8
The given number sentence is simplified as 1 3/5
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
The given number sentence is 2-4/5 x 1/2
- In order to solve this, the operations must be performed based on the BODMAS rule.
- This means that, the operations should be performed in the order of Bracket, Of, Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.
Here, based on that above rule, the multiplication must be done in the first step and then subtraction should be done in the next step.
⇒ 2 - 4/5 × 1/2
⇒ 2 - 4/10
⇒ 2 - 2/5
Therefore, the given expression is reduced to 2- 2/5
cross multiply the denominator 5
⇒ (10-2) / 5
⇒ 8/5
Now, the expression is reduced to single term 8/5.
To further reduce the term, divide 8 by 5.
- The quotient is 1.
- The remainder is 3.
- The divisor is 5.
The answer is written in the form of 
⇒ 1 3/5
Hey there!
In order to solve this, remember PEMDAS. First, start with solving whatever is in parentheses. Then, move on to exponents. Then, complete the multiplication and division. Lastly, add or subtract anything remaining. Omit any steps that aren't present.
Parentheses:
<span>1 – 5 + 1 × (4 × 4 – 31) × 8
</span>1 – 5 + 1 × (–15) × 8
Multiplication/Division (Left to Right):
1 – 5 + (–15) × 8
1 – 5 + (–120)
1 – 5 – 120
Addition/Subtraction (Left to Right):
–4 – 120
–124
Your answer is –124.
Hope this helped you out! :-)